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R822 KFB

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,340 mi
Last recorded128,340 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR822 KFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 128,340 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 115,336 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sighns corrosion at rear sill

Pass 26 Sep 2014 114,438 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

sighns corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2013 114,235 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2012 105,312 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 105,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 99,075 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 93,572 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside rear light lens cracked.

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2010 93,572 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs worn.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside rear light lens cracked.

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2009 88,024 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Minor oil leak.

Offside rear light lens cracked.

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 82,747 miles

Front brake discs and pads slightly worn.

Minor oil leak.

Offside rear light unit cracked.

Offside windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated.

Rear brake pads worn close to legal limit.

Fail 29 Oct 2008 82,747 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake discs and pads slightly worn.

Minor oil leak.

Offside rear light unit cracked.

Offside windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated.

Rear brake pads worn close to legal limit.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 76,581 miles

Advise rear brake balance could be better o/s/r slightly slower.

Pass 9 Oct 2006 70,854 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 70,854 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?

Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
5,158
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
60,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 59,436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,151
position lamp(s) not working 17,886
Stop lamp not working 16,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,437
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R822 KFB is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 89,278 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R822 KFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R822 KFB is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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